Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 16, 2014

San Benito, TX/Westfield, WI-Marjorie Edith Cowles Kohn was born August 25, 1922 to Edith and Alfred Cowles in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.  She attended schools in Oakfield and Hudson, Wisconsin.  After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve in February of 1943 and served at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. from August of 1943 to...

Sep 16, 2014

Marjorie “Marge” Murray, San Benito, TX, age 95, died on September 16, 2014 at the Harlingen Medical Center from natural causes. Marge was born in Houston, TX on September 25, 1918 to the late Ned and Gladys Murray.  She was raised in Galveston.  Marge received a B.S. degree from the University of Texas in Austin.  She began her teaching career...

Sep 15, 2014

Rio Hondo, TX: On September 15, 2014 Maria F. Martinez went to be with the Lord.  She was born on August 20, 1964 to Pablo and Enriqueta Falcon.  Maria was a very loving wife, mother, sister and aunt.  She was employed by Cameron County WIC Phone Bank and was an active member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church. Maria was preceded...

Sep 12, 2014

Harlingen: Lucille F. Hutchens, 95, passed away September 12, 2014 at John Knox Village in Weslaco. Lucille was born September 13, 1918 in Point Marion, PA.  She proudly served her country in the Army Air Corps during WWII in Germany.  Lucille married Richard Hutchens on August 3, 1945 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville,...

Sep 7, 2014

Juanita Moya Lara, 50, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at her residence. She is survived by her husband Agustin Jaime Lara; her children Joann Lara, Jeanette Lara, Agustin Jaime Lara II, Juanita Lara Rios, Krystal Jeanne Lara, Jonathan Lee Lara, Jordan Marie Lara; her step-sons-Agustin Jaime Lara I, Bladimir Lara, Jorge Lara; her 14 grandchildren; her...

Sep 5, 2014

Hector Martinez Sr. 64, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 5, 2014 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonel and Ofelia Martinez. He is survived by his wife Lydia Martinez; his children Domenica Schultz, Hector Martinez Jr., Isaias Martinez all of San Benito, TX; his siblings Leonel Martinez, Cesar Martinez, Yolanda Rodriguez, Cynthia Garcia,...

Sep 4, 2014

Sep 2, 2014

San Benito, TX- Julian Cantu, 91, passed away at his home September 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe L. Cantu, 5 sons and 1 daughter. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at San Benito Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10...

Sep 1, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Leo J. McDonald passed away on September 1, 2014, 9 days before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his wife Jeannette, his sons Randy (Libby) and Brett (Lori) and daughters Becky (Tom), Kathy (Ben) and Jennifer and his brother Scott.  He was the proud grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 2.  He was preceded in death...

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Aug 29, 2014

Aug 27, 2014

San Benito, TX. - Ruben Vela, 58, born on June 3, 1956 to Ignacio Vela and Rita Solis Vela, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Vela served a total of 38 years in the U.S. Army and served three tours in Iraq. Mr. Vela was preceded in death by his wife Teresa...

Aug 27, 2014

Aug 26, 2014

Brownsville: Luciano Chavez, Sr., 82, of Brownsville and San Perlita, Texas entered into eternal rest on August 26, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas after a courageous 10 year battle against Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born in Los Potreros Ranch on September 25, 1931 to Antonio and Catarina Chavez. Luciano is survived by his wife, Esther G. Chavez, son, Luciano (Magdalena) Chavez,...

Aug 25, 2014

San Benito, TX- Juana H. Mendoza, 100, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents Florencio and Virginia Mendoza; her brother Pedro Mendoza; her sisters Carmen M. Gutierrez and Herminia M. Vasquez. She is survived by her brothers and sisters; Guadalupe Mendoza, Vicente (Guadalupe) Mendoza, Josefa (Vicente) Garcia, Virginia Ybarra...

Aug 25, 2014

Harlingen, TX James Bernard Ewbank, long-time resident of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas on August 25, 2014 at the age of 83. He stated so many times, “I’ve lived a dream life, having flown jet fighters, played college football and basketball, and I’ve enjoyed a wonderful, happy marriage and family.”  He will always be remembered for his...

Aug 23, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Linyel O. Williams, 90, passed away at home on August 23, 2014 with his wife and daughter at his side.   He was born on August 20, 1924 in Campbell, MO to Francis and Elsie Williams. Although born in Missouri, Lin grew up in Flint, MI.  In 1941 he left Central High School early, and joined the CCCs doing...

Aug 22, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Irma G. Ruiz, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on November 23, 1943, in Ramirez, Texas to Juventino and Olivia Garcia. Irma just recently retired from Los Fresnos C.I.S.D., where she began her career as a teacher in 1972. She is preceded in...

Aug 21, 2014

Aug 20, 2014

Leona I. Scott (96 yrs.) of Harlingen passed peacefully at her residence on August 20, 2014. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on October 17, 1917, to Elmer & Irene Chase.  Leona was raised & educated in Minneapolis, MN.  Leona was married in 1938 to Delmont H. Scott, who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1998.   Also preceding her...